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Mary Clifford, LPC
Arizona
LPC in Arizona - Anxiety and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT-based techniques
- ACT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Mary
Mary Clifford is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and bipolar concerns.
She focuses on practical work in sessions. She listens to what is happening now, points out patterns that keep problems going, and helps people try new responses. Sessions aim to make daily life easier to handle rather than only talking about the past.
Mary uses straightforward, skills-based tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help clarifying what matters and finding motivation to make changes.
Her work includes a wide range of concerns such as addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, grief, parenting stress, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on first responder issues, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability, OCD-related problems, paranoia, and personality disorders.
Mary asks people to bring specific examples of when problems occur so sessions can test practical strategies between meetings. She explains techniques, practices them in session, and then reviews what worked. This approach helps people notice small changes that build over time.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect eight years of practice working with the concerns listed above.
How cognitive and acceptance approaches translate to online work
Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills such as tracking thought patterns, testing beliefs with small experiments, and building practical routines that improve mood and anxiety.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness methods to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT encourages clarifying what matters most and taking small steps toward those values, while mindfulness builds the ability to observe thoughts and bodily reactions in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to determine whether CBT, ACT, mindfulness, or a mix fits their goals and preferences. That choice is guided by what the client wants to change, what has helped before, and what feels manageable in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or lunch break, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and ACT exercises for remote meetings so clients practice skills between sessions and track progress over time.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, grief, parenting stress, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is skills-focused and practical, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to change thoughts and behavior.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Mary is an LPC with eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Arizona LPC credential and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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